IT Academy Project: Model of Class Focused on Informatics

Abstract

National project “IT Academy - education for 21st century” supports development of IT industry through the changes in educational system at primary schools, secondary schools and universities. Innovation of learning, as a part of School Education Programs, is aimed to update content, methods and forms of teaching mathematics, informatics, science subjects and professional subjects towards a consistent and meaningful implementation of ICT tools for education. A model of a special class that focuses on informatics, especially in grammar schools is created. Its part includes the formation of eight new courses for these classes. Two new motivational subjects are created: Informatics in Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Internet of Things. These subjects should guide pupils of secondary schools to pursue university study of computer science programs and ease search of employment in IT sector.